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porkbun
PostPosted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:26 pm 
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I like the BRE version, but I still think the C pillar is pretty funky :lol:

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http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2013/11 ... is-reborn/

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oh wow! I like it!
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Looks a bit forced but if by some stroke of luck they decide to make it, itll probably lose some of the design clutter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soi_MI-jP7s

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That rear pillar looks like an odd combination of an old B210 and the new Mini Cooper 2-seat coupe. It grows on me the longer I look at it. Strange attraction.

For some reason, this car makes me want to see it airborne down some narrow dirt roads thru the Finnish or Swedish forests. I can picture it as a Rallye car more easily than I can see it stuck in NYC traffic.

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Is Datsun really coming back? Does Nissan have the guts to go there?

I love it. It is obviously modern but also obviously a Nissan (Datsun). I'm a little cool on the C pillar design, but I love the round headlights!

It seems like all cars today have followed the Koreans with design, the same swoopy look. I hate it. Ford, Dodge, Hyundai, KIA, Toyota, they all look the same. Less IS more with classic automotive styling.

Interesting that this concept is being touted as a direct competitor to the BRZ/FRS and having the tried and true 2.5 liter four. It's a great engine and very capable of good performance, say in the 225-300 hp range, but I was betting that that engine would be the heart of the next Z.

The next Z concept is supposed to be unveiled next month at the Tokyo motor show. Perhaps Nissan has a surprise up their sleeve with a new V6 for it. If it goes in this direction with styling, I will be a happy guy!

Long live Datsun. :-)

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http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2013/11 ... is-reborn/

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What John said! This car has Datsun all over it! Build it! I want one!! :D

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:shock:

Nissan Confirms The Rear-Drive IDx Concept Will Go To Production

http://jalopnik.com/nissan-confirms-the ... 1501793053

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Awesome! :D :twisted:

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Filipe
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Just saw the confirmation on Facebook, Yeaaah baby yeah!!!
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Datsun is already back but unfortunately in emerging markets only.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/car ... a/2518257/
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That's OK ~ that means we can still buy Datsun key fobs, decals, body script, emblems, etc. I'm sort of excited about zeeing what this new market might mean for our Z cars.

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More good news! Nissan wants four sports cars in its lineup!

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That BRE IDX has definitely grown on me... but Im also a 510 guy. Could use some better wheels. I just hope they put a prober manual in it and some reasonable power- oh yea and not too much extra junk and electronics in it.

There are a bunch of pictures that have popped up from the Cars and Coffee events out here in Cali and they do look better in "real pictures"

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Check out this link - some great shots

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2014/02 ... ment-32508

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